About our project

The Town Clock Community Development Corporation seeks to create a housing, worship, arts and community complex in downtown New Brunswick by re-furbishing the buildings of the historic First Reformed Church, New Brunswick. This new facility will feature permanent supportive housing for women and families escaping domestic violence.

The historic buildings of First Reformed Church (FRC), infused with early nineteenth century charm, are located at the heart of the downtown New Brunswick Arts and Business District. As the founding congregation of Rutgers University, FRC has been at the center of New Brunswick civic and cultural life for over 250 years. The inclusion of the re-development of this historic space as part of New Brunswick's renaissance will stimulate a cultural revival well into the future.

Jazzin' for Funds November 9 @ the Old Bay

We are excited to host our second jazz fundraiser at the Old Bay! With support from the New Brunswick Jazz Project, the David Stryker Trio will be performing. We will have a cajun buffet, 50/50 raffle, wine pull & more!

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Pay in advance or at the door! If you use PayPal, we will add your name to our Will Call list and send you a confirmation email. Hope to see you there!

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Dina's Dwellings Nears Full Financing

New Jersey HMFA awarded Dina's Dwellings $2.3 million from the Community Block Development Grant - Disaster Relief funds. This funding will allow us to take the next steps in our housing project

New Brunswick City Council awarded $604,358 of HOME funds to Dina's Dwellings in June to help create 10 supportive needs housing units for victims of domestic violence. The units will be constructed in a portion of the First Reformed Church at 9 Bayard St. Additional funding will be provided by NJHMFA.

Thank you to New Brunswick City Council and New Jersey Housing Mortgage Finance Agency for your support!

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Dina's Dwellings: almost a reality

Funding is falling into place for Dina's Dwellings. With YOUR help, we plan to break ground later in 2014.

This website offers information about the history of the First Reformed Church, the future plans for the sanctuary reconfiguration and inclusion of 10 units of permanent, supportive, affordable housing for domestic violence victims. Learn about our organization, the history, and the project on our website.

Why Purple?

Purple is the color for Domestic Violence Awareness. Though October is officially Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Town Clock CDC wishes to raise awareness year round through our commitment to making Dina's Dwellings a reality.

Help Us Out

While Dina's Dwellings is closer than ever before to breaking ground, financial and volunteer commitments of all shapes and sizes are necessary. We accept paypal donations, as indicated in the link below. If you'd like to give your time, let us know on the Contact Page.